electron model
A {model} of {semiconductor} behaviour in which
{donors} contribute the {charge} of an {electron}, and
{acceptors} contribute a space for same, in effect
contributing a fictional positive charge of similiar
magnitude. Physicists use the {electron model}. Some
language theorists consider language and the {electron} to be
{model}s in themselves.
Contrast {hole model}.
(1995-10-06)